Improvement and Innovation Manager - Pathology

ACT Health; Canberra; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Pathology within Canberra Health Services is seeking an Improvement and Innovation Manager to drive operational, digital and service improvement initiatives across pathology. This role reports to the Director, Laboratory Operations and requires collaboration with laboratory, clinical, corporate and digital teams to deliver innovative solutions.

The successful candidate will translate operational priorities into sustainable improvements that support efficient, integrated and patient-centred

Qualifications

• Role requires leadership in operational, digital and service improvement within pathology.
• Experience translating operational priorities into sustainable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Translate operational priorities into sustainable improvements.
• Drive innovations that improve patient outcomes and service efficiency.

Job description

Improvement and Innovation Manager - Pathology

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Health Professional Level 4 (PN 72617)
Salary: $127,597 - $141,511 (Plus 12.5% Super) plus allowance of $15,005
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Pathology Administration
Closing Date: 18 November 2026

What can we offer you:

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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

Flexible working conditions.

Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

About the Role:

ACT Pathology is a division of Canberra Health Services, providing comprehensive diagnostic pathology services to the ACT and surrounding region. Reporting to the Director, Laboratory Operations, the Improvement and Innovation Manager plays a key role in supporting the ongoing development of ACT Pathology through the delivery of operational, digital, service improvement and innovation initiatives. Drawing on a background as a senior pathology scientist, the role works closely with laboratory, clinical, corporate and digital teams, providing specialist pathology expertise to improve laboratory operations and digital workflows, implement new technologies and equipment, enhance data and performance reporting, and drive service excellence.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of pathology service delivery, translating operational priorities into sustainable improvements that support efficient, integrated and patient-centred diagnostic services. The successful applicant will work collaboratively across ACT Pathology and Canberra Health Services to deliver innovative solutions that improve outcomes for patients, staff and the broader health system.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community-based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Simon Newton at 02 5124 2*** or at************@act.gov.au